Objects Tell Stories

Name: Objects Tell Stories
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ISBN: 9781917273046

Treasures from The New York Historical

Valerie Paley

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GILES
01 April 2026

History of the Americas; Social & cultural history; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Antiques & collectables; Local history

A completely new illustrated souvenir volume which showcases the American experience through photographs and maps, books and newspapers, letters and records, paintings and sculpture, toys and furniture, from the everyday to the extraordinary.

The vast holdings of the New-York Historical reflect and reveal the full breadth of the American experience. But how can we articulate that experience with things? What makes an experience uniquely American and what makes a moment from the past a unique experience? The objects featured in this book encapsulate stories of achievement, faith, and strength as well as anger, despair, and loss.

Countless objects vying for attention include Jupiter Hammon, An evening thought, (1760) the first poem published by an African American in North America; Clara Driscoll's Dragonfly table lamp (ca. 1900-1906); George Washington's camp bed (ca. 1775-1777) and the complete archive of Robert A Caro's writings.

AUTHOR: Valerie Paley, Ph.D. is senior vice president and Sue Ann Weinberg Director, Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, The New York Historical Society.

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Iconic and thought-provoking treasures include objects that mark defining moments in American history. .

Features rare objects that are not often preserved or cared for and rarely survive. .

Many reveal little-known experiences, or bore witness to momentous occasions.

205 colour illustrations

By: Valerie Paley
Imprint: GILES
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 240mm,
ISBN: 9781917273046
ISBN 10: 1917273045
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Valerie Paley, Ph.D. is senior vice president and Sue Ann Weinberg Director, Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, The New York Historical Society.